I recently sat down with Charles Jimerson who is not only a good friend but co-founder and managing shareholder of Jimerson & Cobb, P.A. Charles, aka Charlie, served in the U.S. military while simultaneously receiving his undergrad degree. He then went on to get his Juris Doctorate at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and has practiced law since 2006. He is a guy that walks the walk and in 2018 was named by The Business Journals as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Attorneys in Law and Business in the United States. I was so excited to talk to this powerhouse and discuss New Year’s Resolutions, the importance of positivity, and goal setting for your personal and professional life.

The definition of “productivity” often differs between people depending on aspects like their job function and what they are looking to accomplish. To some, productivity is simply crossing a task off their to-do list, while to others it is about measuring the success in completing a specific task. Whatever your personal definition of productivity is, there are life hacks you can incorporate in your daily routine that will increase your efficiencies, but have little to do with requiring you to work harder at your desk - Here are 4 habits that will set you apart from the rest of your colleagues and enhance your overall performance.

Open enrollment is an annual process whereby employees elect benefits for the following year. During this time, employees can opt into not only insurance options, but also benefits such as flex spending or health savings accounts. During this period, employees have the option to enroll, modify or opt out of benefit programs. While this can be a stressful time, here are a few reasons why this process is important.

A recent trend seen around the globe is businesses moving towards utilizing contractors versus full-time employees. Not only is this an attempt to incorporate more lax employee methods and culture within the workplace, but it is also seen as a huge money saver for employers. Though contracts differ based on the person and assignment, this approach ultimately spares the company in various internal and payroll costs while providing the contractor flexibility in roles and organizations within their field of interest. Due to high demand, specifically in the IT industry, professionals are needed to cover multiple projects that may only last for a few months – This is where contractors are seen as a huge advantage. If you are considering hiring outside expertise, here are benefits around securing contract workers for year-end, IT-based ventures.